Different programming approaches on primary students' computational thinking: A multifactorial chain mediation effect

L Sun, J Liu - Educational technology research and development, 2024 - Springer
This study investigated the effects of the single programming approach (plugged-in and
unplugged) and the mixed programming approach (plugged-in-first and unplugged-first) on …

The transfer effect of computational thinking (CT)-STEM: a systematic literature review and meta-analysis

Z Li, PT Oon - International Journal of STEM Education, 2024 - Springer
Background Integrating computational thinking (CT) into STEM education has recently
drawn significant attention, strengthened by the premise that CT and STEM are mutually …

Computational thinking for the digital age: a systematic review of tools, pedagogical strategies, and assessment practices

TSS Rao, KK Bhagat - Educational technology research and development, 2024 - Springer
Computational thinking (CT) has received growing interest as a research subject in the last
decade, with research contributions attempting to capitalize on the benefits that CT may …

How are primary school computer science curricular reforms contributing to equity? Impact on student learning, perception of the discipline, and gender gaps

L El-Hamamsy, B Bruno, C Audrin, M Chevalier… - International Journal of …, 2023 - Springer
Abstract Background Early exposure to Computer Science (CS) and Computational Thinking
(CT) for all is critical to broaden participation and promote equity in the field. But how does …

Development of computational thinking through STEM activities for the promotion of gender equality

R Paucar-Curasma, LP Cerna-Ruiz, C Acra-Despradel… - Sustainability, 2023 - mdpi.com
In the article, the authors evaluate the computational thinking skills according to gender of a
group of male and female students of industrial engineering and systems engineering from …

Promoting children's computational thinking: A quasi‐experimental study of web‐mediated parent education

W Li, W Yang - Journal of Computer Assisted Learning, 2023 - Wiley Online Library
Background Computational thinking (CT) has become a crucial skill for individuals in the
21st century, and while more educators are starting to recognize the importance of CT …

Amplifying children's computational problem-solving skills: A hybrid-based design for programming education

GKW Wong - Education and Information Technologies, 2024 - Springer
As block-based visual programming platform such as Scratch become more accessible and
supportive to children's programming learning, the demand on understanding a trajectory of …

Exploring gender differences in coding at the beginning of primary school

C Montuori, L Ronconi, T Vardanega, B Arfé - Frontiers in Psychology, 2022 - frontiersin.org
The gender gap in Computer Science (CS) is widely documented worldwide. Only a few
studies, however, have investigated whether and how gender differences manifest early in …

Unravelling the underlying mechanism of computational thinking: The mediating role of attitudinal beliefs between personality and learning performance

S Zhang, GKW Wong - Journal of Computer Assisted Learning, 2024 - Wiley Online Library
Background Computational thinking (CT) has been broadly considered one of the 21st‐
century competencies, and an emerging trend has been seen in integrating CT into primary …

Understanding individual differences in computational thinking development of primary school students: A three‐wave longitudinal study

S Zhang, GKW Wong - Journal of Computer Assisted Learning, 2024 - Wiley Online Library
Background Computational thinking (CT) has emerged as a critical component of 21st‐
century skills, and increasing effort was seen in exploring the development of CT skills in K …